The literature that accompanies the pen indicates that the UV light bounces off the surface of the water back into the body of the water. This is why you can use the pen without fear of receiving a UV burn to the eyes, otherwise you would have to wear protective goggles each time you used the light. The pen has a safety feature (a probe that must be submerged in water) that prevents the light from being activated in the air. Pete
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